High spectral resolution X‐ray observations of AGN

A brief overview of some highlights of high spectral resolution X‐ray observations of AGN is given, mainly obtained with the RGS of XMM‐Newton. Future prospects for such observations with XMM‐Newton are given. (© 2008 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Galactic X‐ray source populations

The landscape of Galactic X‐ray sources made of accreting binaries, isolated objects and active stellar coronae has been significantly modified by the advent of the Chandra, XMM‐Newton and INTEGRAL satellites. New types of relatively low X‐ray luminosity X‐ray binaries have been unveiled in the Galactic disc, while deep observations of the central regions have revealed large numbers of X‐ray binaries of so far poorly constrained nature. Because of the high spatial resolution needed and faint X‐ray luminosities generally emitted, studying the dependency of the X‐ray source composition with parent stellar population, Galactic disc, bulge, nuclear bulge, etc., is only practicable in our Galaxy. The evolutionary links between low L_X X‐ray binaries and classical X‐ray luminous accreting systems are still open in many cases. In addition, the important question of the nature of the compact sources contributing to the Galactic ridge hard X‐ray emission remains unresolved. We review the most important results gathered by XMM‐Newton over the last years in this domain and show how future observations could be instrumental in addressing several of these issues. (© 2008 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Cloud Point Extraction for the Preconcentration of Silver and Palladium in Real Samples and Determination by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

A cloud point extraction procedure is presented for the preconcentration and simultaneous determination of Ag⁺ and Pd²⁺ in various samples. After complexation with 2‐((2‐((1H‐benzo[d]imidazole‐2‐yl)methoxy)phenoxy)methyl)‐1H‐benzo[d]imidazol (BIMPI), which was used as a new chelating agent, analyte ions were quantitatively extracted to a phase rich in Triton X‐114 following centrifugation, and determination was carried out by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS). Under the optimum experimental conditions (i. e., pH = 7.0, 15.0·10^–5 mol/L BIMPI and 0.036% (w/v) Triton X‐114), calibration graphs were linear in the range of 28.0–430.0 μg/L and 57.0–720.0 μg/L with detection limits of 10.0 and 25.0 μg/L for Ag⁺ and Pd²⁺, respectively. The enrichment factors were 35.0 and 28.0 for Ag⁺ and Pd²⁺, respectively. The method has been successfully applied to evaluate these metals in some real samples, including waste water, soil and hydrogenation catalyst samples.     

P-T-X (CO2) conditions in mafic and calc-silicate hornfelses from Oberon, New South Wales, Australia

Abstract The Rockley Volcanics from near Oberon, New South Wales occur within the aureole of the Carboniferous Bathurst Batholith and have been contact metamorphosed at P ∼ 100 ± 50MPa (10.5kbar) and a maximum T ∼ 565°C in the presence of a C–O–H fluid. Prior to contact metamorphism the volcanics were regionally metamorphosed and altered with the extensive development of actinolite, chlorite, plagioclase, quartz and calcite. The contact metamorphosed equivalents of these rocks have been subdivided into: Ca-poor (cordierite + gedrite), Mg-rich (amphibole + olivine + spinel), mafic (amphibole + plagioclase) and Ca-rich (amphibole + garnet + diopside; diopside + plagioclase; garnet + diopside + wollastonite) rocks.
The chemistry of the minerals in the hornfelses was controlled by the bulk rock chemistry and fluid composition. Pargasites and hastingsites as well as an unusual phlogopite with blue green pleochroism, are found in Ca-rich hornfelses. A comparison of the assemblages with experimentally derived equilibria suggests that the fluid phase associated with the Ca-rich hornfelses was water-rich (X_co2= 0.1 to 0.3) while that associated with the Mg-rich hornfelses was enriched in CO₂ (X_co2 > 0.7). The different hornfels types have reacted to contact metamorphism independently in both their solid and fluid chemistries.     

中国岩石圈三维结构数据库数据可视化控件的设计与实现

中国岩石圈三维结构数据库和其他研究场合涉及大量数据可视化问题。研制数据可视化控件可以达到最大程度的重用，各种二维数据可视化控件用Visual Basic开发，用Windows API提高图形绘制能力。开发中从控件的显示界面、控件的属性、控件的事件和方法等方面进行规划和实现。对于各种地球物理数据可视化，除了涉及数据的控件专业属性、数据的传递和图形的具体绘制过程不同外，控件的其他部分是相同的，因此在开发不同的控件时可以重用大部分的代码和设计思想。     

X荧光分析方法在地球化学勘查中的应用--四川理塘铜、锡、铅、银异常查证

介绍了X荧光技术在四川理塘颇昂佐避地区地球化学普查中的应用。工作现场利用X荧光测量水系沉积物样品的异常区,反映了含矿岩性矿(化)体的大致概况。利用该技术圈定的异常,经探槽揭露证实为矿化异常。实践证明,在四川西部交通、生活极为困难的高寒山区,X荧光技术是一种快速、经济、有效的地球化学普查方法。     

中朝地台的志留系——纪念中、韩两国杰出的微体古生物学者安太庠和李河荣

中朝地台内部无争议的志留系只有朝鲜半岛平南盆地的谷山组和宝良里组。中朝地台北缘活动陆缘带志留系比较发育,有桃山组、西别河组(至少其大部分)等。李河荣等根据牙形刺将朝鲜半岛太白山盆地的桧洞里组划归志留系,但是从层序、岩石和安太庠修定的牙形刺化石来看,桧洞里组可能不是志留系,而是与中朝地台华北区峰峰组八陡段(或包括部分耀县组)可比的中奥陶世地层。微体古生物学家安太庠和李河荣分别为中国和韩国的牙形学及其生物地层学研究做出了重要贡献。他们的英年早逝,对东北亚地学研究是一个重大损失。     

冀宁管道应用X80管线钢可行性

提高管线钢钢级是当今建设大口径、高压力管道首先考虑的措施。国外X70级管线钢已成为20世纪90年代末输气管材用钢的主流。迄今全世界已建成的X80钢级输气管道总长已超过500km，并且在生产技术与管理方面均日趋成熟。管道建设中钢管每米质量的降低意味着更大的经济性和施工可行性。因此在国内长距离、走管径、高压输气管道建设中应用X80管线钢是可行的。     

便携式波长色散X射线荧光光谱仪及初步应用

介绍了SPECTROSCAN-U便携式波长色散X射线荧光光谱仪的技术指标及特点;使用该仪器并采用粉末样品压片制样测定了水系沉积物及土壤样品中的11个元素,得到了较好的精密度和准确度,为野外现场测试作了有益的尝试。